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we first asked him what state iraq is in today. >> i think iraq finds itself in a difficult situation. it is far from being a democratic state. there were elections have a year ago for the parliament. today, there is no government available, because the different factions cannot really agree upon the new head of government. the situation is very complex. i do not think the invasion has tackled the major issues. it was very positive that saddam hussein was toppled, but the situation that has developed since then has not solved all problems, but has created new ones that are very complex. the basic issue at stake is the fact that there has been a central government since saddam hussein who could control this huge country, which is more and more falling apart, at dividing along ethnic or religious lines. >> 50,000 u.s. troops are staying behind to help the next government when it emerges. what do they have to do? >> officially, it is their task to trained iraqi policemen and soldiers. unofficially, the soldiers are there in order to protect american interests, to protect the iraqi centra
we first asked him what state iraq is in today. >> i think iraq finds itself in a difficult situation. it is far from being a democratic state. there were elections have a year ago for the parliament. today, there is no government available, because the different factions cannot really agree upon the new head of government. the situation is very complex. i do not think the invasion has tackled the major issues. it was very positive that saddam hussein was toppled, but the situation that...
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will end its combat missions in iraq as scheduled on august 31. but 50,000 troops will remain in the country as a transitional force to support the central government. obama aims to withdraw all u.s. forces by the end of next year. he paid tribute to the american soldiers who served there in his speech. >> they're still those with bombs and bullets who will try to stop iraq's progress. the hard truth is we not seen the end of american sacrifice in iraq. but make no mistake, our commitment in iraq is changing from a military effort led by our troops was a valiant effort met -- led by eric diplomatics. as we mark the end of america's combat mission in iraq, a grateful america must pay tribute to all who served. >> earlier, we spoke with our washington correspondent. we asked him why obama had chosen this particular time to confirm the iraqi withdrawal. >> obama is having a hard time at home at the moment, but of course, there's always afghanistan. the war in afghanistan looks so grim that makes iraq look like a real success story. that is why obama
will end its combat missions in iraq as scheduled on august 31. but 50,000 troops will remain in the country as a transitional force to support the central government. obama aims to withdraw all u.s. forces by the end of next year. he paid tribute to the american soldiers who served there in his speech. >> they're still those with bombs and bullets who will try to stop iraq's progress. the hard truth is we not seen the end of american sacrifice in iraq. but make no mistake, our commitment...
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the hard truth is we not seen the end of american sacrifice in iraq. but make no mistake, our commitntnraq is changing from a military effort led by our troops was a valiant effort met -- led by eric diplomatics. as we mark the end of america's combat mission in iraq, a grateful america must pay tribute to all who served. >> earlier, we spoke with our washington correspondent. we asked him why obama had chosen this particular time to confirm the iraqi withdrawal. >> obama is having a hard time at home at the moment, but of course, there's always afghanistan. the war in afghanistan looks so grim that makes iraq look like a real success story. that is why obama cannot say, look, this was my campaign promise back then when i was elected president. i said we would withdraw the troops from iraq, and that is what we are doing. he will do this more often this month like he did today. >> how are people in the u.s. responding to the news from the white house? >> well it of course, there's always a doubt, about what will happen when the american presence is over
the hard truth is we not seen the end of american sacrifice in iraq. but make no mistake, our commitntnraq is changing from a military effort led by our troops was a valiant effort met -- led by eric diplomatics. as we mark the end of america's combat mission in iraq, a grateful america must pay tribute to all who served. >> earlier, we spoke with our washington correspondent. we asked him why obama had chosen this particular time to confirm the iraqi withdrawal. >> obama is having...
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the headlines -- a series of explosions across iraq killed scores and wounds hundreds of people. >> berlin ag aims to make banks more accountable in a major overhaul of financial regulations. >> authorities in chilly move heavy equipment in its place to rescue more than 30 trapped miners -- authorities in chile. more than 60 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a wave of deadly attacks in 10 cities across iraq. most of the more bomb attacks targeting police stations. the single largest incident took place in the city placequd, southeast of the capital of baghdad. the violence is a major crisis for iraqi security. >> terrorists attacked the all too familiar in iraq. 13 last within just a few hours is extreme, even for this war- torn country -- 13 blast. a suicide bomber killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more at a police station in baghdad. the deadliest attack occurred in qud, southeast of baghdad. here, too, a suicide bomber blew off the side of a vehicle outside a police station. authorities say 20 police officers died and around 90 were wounded. insurgents also targ
the headlines -- a series of explosions across iraq killed scores and wounds hundreds of people. >> berlin ag aims to make banks more accountable in a major overhaul of financial regulations. >> authorities in chilly move heavy equipment in its place to rescue more than 30 trapped miners -- authorities in chile. more than 60 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a wave of deadly attacks in 10 cities across iraq. most of the more bomb attacks targeting police stations. the...
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iraq sees the deadliest bombing in weeks as u.s. forces pretend -- prepare to end combat operations. and shining in the world cup. the world bank will release $700 million euros to help the pakistani flood disaster, and the president is calling for a donor conference to collect money needed to rebuild the country. in the meantime, aid agencies warn millions are at risk for disease as they await assistance. >> the country's military has been flying countless rescue missions. many areas are cut off from the outside world. upon landing, hundreds scramble to get onboard the aircraft, but there is never enough space. most of these desperate people will end up staying behind. aid has arrived, but many complain that it has not been fairly distributed. >> they are distributed among influential people. the poor get nothing. >> and it is weakest in disaster-hit areas that are left with nothing. aid organizations view the situation with increasing worry. >> not hundreds of thousands but millions are at risk. they are susceptible to infection.
iraq sees the deadliest bombing in weeks as u.s. forces pretend -- prepare to end combat operations. and shining in the world cup. the world bank will release $700 million euros to help the pakistani flood disaster, and the president is calling for a donor conference to collect money needed to rebuild the country. in the meantime, aid agencies warn millions are at risk for disease as they await assistance. >> the country's military has been flying countless rescue missions. many areas are...
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expectations for iraq? caller: i am expecting iraq's economy takes off. and i think democrats, republicans, and independents alike will understand the fact that iraq can add to the bailout the deficits of the ninth stage once they get industrialized. host: chicago. democratic line. you are next. caller: how are you this morning? host: good morning, carl. caller: my feeling is i am glad we are pulling our troops out. i know that it is probably not going to be peaceful over there -- you might -- some might want to keep troops there forever. but i think the media was wrong -- saying george bush is right. how will you say something about him being right when they never challenged bush about lying about the war in the first place? 4000 of our troops died over these lies. so, president obama says george was right -- no, never. these people died. 36,000 wounded. many seriously. but in the future, i expect that they are still going to be -- have not even formed the government. they are going to still have problems. we will need to be there. these republicans need
expectations for iraq? caller: i am expecting iraq's economy takes off. and i think democrats, republicans, and independents alike will understand the fact that iraq can add to the bailout the deficits of the ninth stage once they get industrialized. host: chicago. democratic line. you are next. caller: how are you this morning? host: good morning, carl. caller: my feeling is i am glad we are pulling our troops out. i know that it is probably not going to be peaceful over there -- you might --...
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troops out of iraq. guest: that appears to be with the afghan taliban would do, wait out until the foreign troops leave. there are two possible outcomes. one is that the insurgents are concerned that they want to maintain they are still an active force and need to play a role. there is also a conspiracy theory that some of the bombings are due to various iraq factions various they're trying to keep the troops there. it is a bit hard to tell. it is probable that it might be both forces and acted because insurgents are probably divided by various groups. host: richard weitz is the director for military analysis at the institute. he has been with the hudson institute since 2003. weapons of mass destruction and nonproliferation policies and he is our guest for the next 20 minutes. jefferson, ga.. are we after weapons? i am hearing we are in afghanistan iraq afghanistan for some of the oil and minerals in the ground. is there any truth for that? guest: as far as i am aware, not so much. there would be no reas
troops out of iraq. guest: that appears to be with the afghan taliban would do, wait out until the foreign troops leave. there are two possible outcomes. one is that the insurgents are concerned that they want to maintain they are still an active force and need to play a role. there is also a conspiracy theory that some of the bombings are due to various iraq factions various they're trying to keep the troops there. it is a bit hard to tell. it is probable that it might be both forces and acted...
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was it dividing iraq into thirds? you know, outside of the leftist media that c-span has come to in habit there can't be six people on the planet that take joe biden seriously. >> and any thoughts on how soon senate conditions come november? >> it's difficult to say. it's so corrupt i think it will depend on the influence of the groups that do the dirty work for the democrat party. it'll be interesting. >> new jersey. parry, independent line? caller: yes? host: you're on, go ahead. caller: he is a dreamer. hello? host: go ahead with your statement. caller: mr.ed by sen a dreamer. host: go ahead. caller: okay. i'm turning this thing off. mr. biden thinks that he is a dreamer. the house and the senate never going to be able to work out the problems. this government deceiveed the country and deceiveed the people with everything they're going to do. i'm unemployed from 2007'. what they did for us? nothing. nothing! i don't know what it means to have a job. don't know how to get understa. i just - i'm lost. host: so come n
was it dividing iraq into thirds? you know, outside of the leftist media that c-span has come to in habit there can't be six people on the planet that take joe biden seriously. >> and any thoughts on how soon senate conditions come november? >> it's difficult to say. it's so corrupt i think it will depend on the influence of the groups that do the dirty work for the democrat party. it'll be interesting. >> new jersey. parry, independent line? caller: yes? host: you're on, go...
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turns over airspace and green zone to iraq. that is the timeline we have put together this morning to talk about your thoughts on this last u.s. combat brigade leaving iraq. we will go back to the phone calls. tommy on the democratic line in the or libya, washington. go ahead. caller: good morning. first off, i am proud of the troops. that is number one did they fought hard and did what they had to do. i am very happy with our present right now. the fact that he has drawn them out, making the iraqi people and government stand up and do what they have to do. that is a good feeling in itself and us as americans should support not only the president but our senators and just make it happen and that this country grow and prosper and get back on track, especially since the young generation is watching us. it only makes sense. host: we will go to new jersey. kurtz, independent line. good morning. caller: good morning. i would like to make a comment about the phrase combat troops. i have been hearing that and it seems like that has on
turns over airspace and green zone to iraq. that is the timeline we have put together this morning to talk about your thoughts on this last u.s. combat brigade leaving iraq. we will go back to the phone calls. tommy on the democratic line in the or libya, washington. go ahead. caller: good morning. first off, i am proud of the troops. that is number one did they fought hard and did what they had to do. i am very happy with our present right now. the fact that he has drawn them out, making the...
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iraq remains dangerous. for the 2000 employees of the state department in iraq, they will have a veritable army of contractors for security. it may be one of the half-dozen companies but estimates that we hear from the state department are that they may hire a thousand to cure the contractors. you are right. you will have thousands of contractors putting their life on the line, but that is a function of military drawdown. host: next phone call. caller: i was wondering how you think these muslim countries feel about the propaganda that we are promoting, here in america, in the run-up to the war. there seemed to be some from demonization going on on tv. [inaudible] what do you think about how that plays out, policy? guest: in part on the world where there is already suspicion about the u.s., a belief that our actions in afghanistan and iraq, that this is part of a broader war on islam, this adds fuel to the fire. my personal sense is that there is a delayed reaction to the 9/11 attacks. in the immediate afterm
iraq remains dangerous. for the 2000 employees of the state department in iraq, they will have a veritable army of contractors for security. it may be one of the half-dozen companies but estimates that we hear from the state department are that they may hire a thousand to cure the contractors. you are right. you will have thousands of contractors putting their life on the line, but that is a function of military drawdown. host: next phone call. caller: i was wondering how you think these muslim...
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were you in iraq? caller: yes, iraq and afghanistan. we had a full-size in afghanistan as well and personally, i was never in one of the mini mrap's. host: what was it like in one of the mrap's driving around the maturing in afghanistan? caller: if you could imagine yourself being pulled across boulders -- comfort was not there, but psychologically, you cannot beat it. it raises moral and it saves human lives and you cannot put a cost on that. when a battle is being fought, soldiers need the proper equipment and this vehicle is proper equipment. too bad my father did not have it in vietnam. it would have made a helluva difference. guest: and that is what i was going to mention, the mrap's they have been using their in afghanistan now have resulted in 30% fewer deaths this year. that could make the world a lot different to a lot of people. host: agusta, georgia, go ahead. caller: how come we are always giving a vital information on our troops? my husband is in the military and i feel that this is more of a threat to our own troops by giv
were you in iraq? caller: yes, iraq and afghanistan. we had a full-size in afghanistan as well and personally, i was never in one of the mini mrap's. host: what was it like in one of the mrap's driving around the maturing in afghanistan? caller: if you could imagine yourself being pulled across boulders -- comfort was not there, but psychologically, you cannot beat it. it raises moral and it saves human lives and you cannot put a cost on that. when a battle is being fought, soldiers need the...
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to withdraw the last of its troops from iraq by the end of this year. at the defense conference in baghdad, the general warned the iraqi military might not be ready to assume full control for another decade. washington says it is on target to and combat operations by september and to remove all troops by the end of 2011. in afghanistan, several thousand prostrated -- several thousand protested the deaths of three men killed by u.s. troops in a nighttime raid. they shouted, "death to america," and blocked a road. the victims were suspected insurgents. the u.n. estimates that 300 civilians have been killed in afghanistan by u.s. forces this year. we will be taking a look at the challenges faced by german and international troops in afghanistan later in the show. poland has extradited a suspected mossad agent to germany. he is accused of assassinating a top hamas official in the united arab emirates earlier this year. this man allegedly provided a passport to one of the assassins. the target was murdered in his utah room in dubai. his assassins had arrived
to withdraw the last of its troops from iraq by the end of this year. at the defense conference in baghdad, the general warned the iraqi military might not be ready to assume full control for another decade. washington says it is on target to and combat operations by september and to remove all troops by the end of 2011. in afghanistan, several thousand prostrated -- several thousand protested the deaths of three men killed by u.s. troops in a nighttime raid. they shouted, "death to...
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one is the war in iraq is bogus to begin with. if we're going to have this extended military engagement like in afghanistan, i mean, it's supposed to be a war on terror. where is terror on the map? can you point it out to me? no, you can't. there is no nation called terror. so you can't have a war on terror. the war in afghanistan, we're giving money to, when bush was in office he was giving money to musharraff, and some of that money goes to the pakistani isi, the secret service who are paying the taliban to do work over in afghanistan because they're disputing that they're in line between pakistan and afghanistan. so so some of our money is going to fight us. host: so what does that mean? caller: we need to pull out of both wars. don't cut all defense spevending but we need to get out of these wars. $10 billion a month is preposterous. host: ok. guest: well, the caller raises a good point. the threat of terrorism is not defined to any border. it's global, it shifts. it's always changing and not exclusive to iraq by any means. th
one is the war in iraq is bogus to begin with. if we're going to have this extended military engagement like in afghanistan, i mean, it's supposed to be a war on terror. where is terror on the map? can you point it out to me? no, you can't. there is no nation called terror. so you can't have a war on terror. the war in afghanistan, we're giving money to, when bush was in office he was giving money to musharraff, and some of that money goes to the pakistani isi, the secret service who are paying...
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. >> he moved to germany from his native iraq in 1991. later he studied aerospace engineering here. he says getting a degree did not pose any problems for him, but when applying for a job, his foreign name was a problem. >> is part of my degree, i had to do several internships, and it was a real effort trying to get accepted for work experience positions. i had no success. and eventually, i completed all my internships abroad. >> at first, the engineering student in on what to believe that companies were rejecting them becau of his ethnic background. when he graduated in 2006, he was among the best in his year. but job hunting was unsuccessful. many of his fellow students, who were german, found jobs in another final grades were lower. it was only after several months and dozens of applications that he was invited for ainterview by a bremen-based company. he got the job and later took german citizenship. " my experience, they're always stereotypes'. but once you start talking to people, then they usually put their prejudices aside. >> many economic experts said companies simply peop
. >> he moved to germany from his native iraq in 1991. later he studied aerospace engineering here. he says getting a degree did not pose any problems for him, but when applying for a job, his foreign name was a problem. >> is part of my degree, i had to do several internships, and it was a real effort trying to get accepted for work experience positions. i had no success. and eventually, i completed all my internships abroad. >> at first, the engineering student in on what to...
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withdrawal is least bad option for still broken iraq. it says -- politicians still have not managed to form a new government. not only the state, but iraqi society is broken. a slow withdrawal is the least bad option. hollywood, florida. the democratic line. good morning. caller: the call about the poor people making bad decisions, i think that is really a myth because the bottom 50% of the people in this country control just -- less than 1% of the wealth. and the top 10 percent -- 2% have -- i know it is 89 -- 80% or 90% of the wealth. how can you tax people who have nothing? i know many poor people who are very smart people. it has nothing but -- being rich has nothing to do with making good decisions were being intelligent. believe me, that is a fallacy. these republicans, these rich people think they are better than other people just because they have money. that they are more intelligent, more superior. i don't want to sound radical but the republican party has become a fascist party. host: all right. more on iraq. "usa today" of th
withdrawal is least bad option for still broken iraq. it says -- politicians still have not managed to form a new government. not only the state, but iraqi society is broken. a slow withdrawal is the least bad option. hollywood, florida. the democratic line. good morning. caller: the call about the poor people making bad decisions, i think that is really a myth because the bottom 50% of the people in this country control just -- less than 1% of the wealth. and the top 10 percent -- 2% have -- i...
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has no more combat troops in iraq. he corrects that. the majority are combat troops, but they are named something else. another myth is that iraq is secure enough that it will not fall back into civil w war. he writes, security has improved, but the jury is out about what will happen in the months in a year aheaand the ye. and counterparts on the left, tried to insist, that the change in u.s. strategy had no impact on iraq's politics whatsoever. another myth -- iraqis want u.s. troops to say. he says that is complicated. the final myth is "the war will end on schedule." americans' involvement in iraq will hopefully be reduced, but the need for u.s. presence will indoor for years. -- endure for years. let's get back to your calls, on a question this morning, has the economy change your investment habits? phil, on the independent line. caller: good morning. i am basically holding cash because wall street has become such a big behemtohoth, where ty take their fees and profits and have to pay salaries. i invest 20% of my income in the the s
has no more combat troops in iraq. he corrects that. the majority are combat troops, but they are named something else. another myth is that iraq is secure enough that it will not fall back into civil w war. he writes, security has improved, but the jury is out about what will happen in the months in a year aheaand the ye. and counterparts on the left, tried to insist, that the change in u.s. strategy had no impact on iraq's politics whatsoever. another myth -- iraqis want u.s. troops to say....
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iraq and afghanistan veterans, we have set aside a fourth line for you all. according to the department of veterans affairs, tbi is estimated to affect some 20% of troops injured in afghanistan or iraq. is that a higher number than in previous wars, when you look at statistics? guest: that is in rather good alignment with previous conflicts. what that usually is relaying is the screening great, where you -- we'ree flag on it mailbo not sure if they sustained a concussion, but we want to look further. it is a screening process to identify folks who need for their care -- further care. host: what is the recovery process like? guest: there are many folks to recover quickly and clearly and are able to return to their mission the following day. there are some patients that end up having a more convoluted trajectory, or a course of recovery that is a little more complicated. they continue to have complaints of headaches, dizziness, memory problems, problems with the balance, sometimes irritability and depression. we don't understand this point why some people susta
iraq and afghanistan veterans, we have set aside a fourth line for you all. according to the department of veterans affairs, tbi is estimated to affect some 20% of troops injured in afghanistan or iraq. is that a higher number than in previous wars, when you look at statistics? guest: that is in rather good alignment with previous conflicts. what that usually is relaying is the screening great, where you -- we'ree flag on it mailbo not sure if they sustained a concussion, but we want to look...
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iraq is still reeling on -- from an attack that left 56 dead. the iraqi foreign minister says insurgents are trying to cause as much chaos as possible as u.s. troops withdraw and iraqi troops struggle to form a government. the ron's state tv said they had submitted a proposal to russia to jointly produce nuclear fuel for iran's nuclear power plant. with russian help, they began loading uranium fuel saturday into its first nuclear power plant, built by russia. finally, five nobel peace laureate, including mikhail gorbachev, are calling on president obama to visit hiroshima later this year. they will be hosting the 11th world summit of nobel peace laureate winners. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> we are all pawns in the chessboard, we are playing our part in fiction. >> i come before the body to personally expressed again my sincere regrets about the encounter with capitol hill police. >> i cannot walk away and have you do your campaign because i am on million. >> policy members delivering -- house members delivered apol
iraq is still reeling on -- from an attack that left 56 dead. the iraqi foreign minister says insurgents are trying to cause as much chaos as possible as u.s. troops withdraw and iraqi troops struggle to form a government. the ron's state tv said they had submitted a proposal to russia to jointly produce nuclear fuel for iran's nuclear power plant. with russian help, they began loading uranium fuel saturday into its first nuclear power plant, built by russia. finally, five nobel peace laureate,...
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another scenario -- as we drawdown, forces in iraq -- as we draw down combat forces in iraq, more and more we are using these systems for communication extension. as we have farther distances between our force structure, we have communication packages on the platforms that allow the forces to communicate across the depth and width of the battlefield. again, there is multiple uses that the platforms can be used for. that is just one given scenario. host: when it comes to pakistan, is any information-gathering being unconnected with the flooding going on down there? -- being connected with the flooding going on down there? guest: i cannot talk to that. i am not aware of that. host: next call. caller: colonel, i would like to salute you and commend the men and women in this unmanned system, which gives the united states great ability to read the woman who called and mentioned being cowardly -- the job of the military is to protect men and women of this country and our interests all over the world. the unmanned aircraft the system gives us the capability that can take the enemy out in a b
another scenario -- as we drawdown, forces in iraq -- as we draw down combat forces in iraq, more and more we are using these systems for communication extension. as we have farther distances between our force structure, we have communication packages on the platforms that allow the forces to communicate across the depth and width of the battlefield. again, there is multiple uses that the platforms can be used for. that is just one given scenario. host: when it comes to pakistan, is any...
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they tend to get iraq -- get involved in much larger projects. where the government support has been most helpful are on things like loan guarantees and investing in the supply chain because every dollar you invest in the supply chain really lowers the cost of energy for all projects. we are more heavily interested in seeing government support for creating a domestic supply chain to lower the cost of energy for everyone then picking no. -- picking winners and losers. host: for the big proponents of wind technology, if it works the way they wanted to, what percentage of electricity needs will come from it? guest: there is a road map that spells out in great detail from the national labs all over the country and funded by the department of energy called "the 20% by 2030 plan." and if you google that in quotes, you will immediately come to a website that talk about 20% with incredible bill daud and minimal cost and action as some benefits in both cost and -- with incredible bill out and minimal cost and actually, some benefits in both cost and energ
they tend to get iraq -- get involved in much larger projects. where the government support has been most helpful are on things like loan guarantees and investing in the supply chain because every dollar you invest in the supply chain really lowers the cost of energy for all projects. we are more heavily interested in seeing government support for creating a domestic supply chain to lower the cost of energy for everyone then picking no. -- picking winners and losers. host: for the big...
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nobody knew what was happening in iraq. big oil companies have been the driving force behind the bush tax cuts. people are just misinformed. we need to take a good look at where we are going. host: remember, you can also send us your comments on this conversation to twitter.com/cspanwj. also, send us an e-mail, journal@c-span.org. jeffrey in kansas. good morning. caller: in topeka, kansas, we raised a half cent sales tax, but shouldn't they decide what they are going to use before they raise it? what about the taxes that we take from people from other countries? if we are taxing, why are we giving all of our jobs to them when they do not have the income tax held back? would that not increase our tax income? host: carlson, texas. fred, on the independent line. caller: i do not think i would be willing to pay more taxes. i would prefer congress to do their oversight first. host: are you talking about waste, fraud, abuse of money? caller: yes, but we also need to tackle entitlements. those people who say they are willing to pa
nobody knew what was happening in iraq. big oil companies have been the driving force behind the bush tax cuts. people are just misinformed. we need to take a good look at where we are going. host: remember, you can also send us your comments on this conversation to twitter.com/cspanwj. also, send us an e-mail, journal@c-span.org. jeffrey in kansas. good morning. caller: in topeka, kansas, we raised a half cent sales tax, but shouldn't they decide what they are going to use before they raise...
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caller: i spent some time in iraq. what i noticed that's why we are not winning and why we are still there. i'm still really amazed there too because we are trying to hand the war off to those nationals. when i was over there, we were getting shot at left and this country is in political danger. we are playing a game scalled the war on tror. host: that was jim there from vancouver. new york city on the line now, republican. caller: of course it is winnable. we have to expand and go into pakistan and iran. host: lots of comments this morning about iraq as well. here is the front page of the christian science monitor. what now, they right. host: wall street journal reports they are weighing a new solution. what they are saying is that senior politicians were weighing a creation of a new commission that would break the 6-month log jame was failed to secure the formation needed. that's from the wall street journal. host: texas, democrats. caller: i think the taxpayers and military lost nine years ago. i think they are winn
caller: i spent some time in iraq. what i noticed that's why we are not winning and why we are still there. i'm still really amazed there too because we are trying to hand the war off to those nationals. when i was over there, we were getting shot at left and this country is in political danger. we are playing a game scalled the war on tror. host: that was jim there from vancouver. new york city on the line now, republican. caller: of course it is winnable. we have to expand and go into...
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i was deployed in iraq and i was over st. the reconstruction of the schools and electricity and water treatment plants. -- overseeing the construction of the schools and the electricity and water treatment plant. we have a lot of people their right now. it has affected us, but in a good way. we have used the way we do large construction programs to thousands of construction and design activities. many deployed and come back home to louisiana and apply some of the things we have learned from over here. rhee really believe in public service. that is why we deploy civilians along with our military. we tried to apply those programs here at home. host: washington, d.c. good morning. caller: thanks for your service. there were a couple of questions raised at the book signing of kathleen cooke the other night. one was, a charge that the core and the partners had billed the levees are and they are sounder and more strong than the ninth war. i was like to get a response to that. -- ninth ward. i'd like to get a response to that. can y
i was deployed in iraq and i was over st. the reconstruction of the schools and electricity and water treatment plants. -- overseeing the construction of the schools and the electricity and water treatment plant. we have a lot of people their right now. it has affected us, but in a good way. we have used the way we do large construction programs to thousands of construction and design activities. many deployed and come back home to louisiana and apply some of the things we have learned from...
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so to my mind, iraq, saddam hussein had nothing to do with 9/11. i haven't seen anything evidence. >> were you produce material produced by the pentagon? >> thank you. >> we know we have been with iraq, first gulf war and indeed in naval operations in the gulf. in your view, your perspective, did any of these vofments affect the domestic drk involvements affect the desk terrorist threats? where are
so to my mind, iraq, saddam hussein had nothing to do with 9/11. i haven't seen anything evidence. >> were you produce material produced by the pentagon? >> thank you. >> we know we have been with iraq, first gulf war and indeed in naval operations in the gulf. in your view, your perspective, did any of these vofments affect the domestic drk involvements affect the desk terrorist threats? where are
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with regard to iraq, assuming that it turns out and they actually form a government. but the -- his decision to undertake the surge was extremely important one, teamly brave one. excuse me. host: let me get you a drink of water and we'll go to phone calls. oklahoma city, scott, republican line. go ahead. caller: yes, gretta, i appreciate your shown and i appreciate mr. lowry to come on saying what he's saying. i agree with a lot of what he's saying. as a -- a guy i was working for, "the national review," he's a neo-conservative, as is william f. buckley, the founder of it. and i just heard something that i had to comment on because it shows how so-called conservatives have drifted and become something other than constitutional when he was talking about safety nets in that we need to have safety nets. well, that's something that was -- that's been advocated only recently by those who call themselves conservatives. as a john burke society member i am aware that article 1, section 8 of the constitution that gives all 17 powers to congress that they have doesn't mention a
with regard to iraq, assuming that it turns out and they actually form a government. but the -- his decision to undertake the surge was extremely important one, teamly brave one. excuse me. host: let me get you a drink of water and we'll go to phone calls. oklahoma city, scott, republican line. go ahead. caller: yes, gretta, i appreciate your shown and i appreciate mr. lowry to come on saying what he's saying. i agree with a lot of what he's saying. as a -- a guy i was working for, "the...
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the president is going to be talking about iraq today at a speech in georgia. that will be laid on this morning. go to c-span.org for our coverage. philadelphia, james, on independent line. good morning. caller: how are you doing this one? host: go ahead. caller: i will definitely be focusing on the economic whole thing. i just want to say that we are all very powerful beings and we can change this. we just need to have faith and we need to stand up and take action to get our country back. host: john boehner, minority leader in the house, was asked about ethics and what is happening on capitol here -- have -- capitol hill and this is what he had to say. >> talk about draining the swamp -- you heard me say this that i expect in the american people expect the highest ethical standards from their members of congress. nancy pelosi said four years ago that it was time to drain the swamp. and i cannot believe it has taken some two years to investigate the charlie rangel case. but the fact is, she has not kept her promise. the swamp is alive and well. host: jamie on t
the president is going to be talking about iraq today at a speech in georgia. that will be laid on this morning. go to c-span.org for our coverage. philadelphia, james, on independent line. good morning. caller: how are you doing this one? host: go ahead. caller: i will definitely be focusing on the economic whole thing. i just want to say that we are all very powerful beings and we can change this. we just need to have faith and we need to stand up and take action to get our country back....
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guest: well, president obama very much campaigned on ending the war in iraq. and even though he said he would increase troops up to 30,000 in afghanistan it was in the interest of winding down the wars. and i don't feel that, you know, that americans in general, you know, feel like that enough is happening to get us out of the war in iraq. particularly because we're devoting so many resources over there. and it doesn't seem to be getting us anywhere. then, you have the wikileaks, the video release of the true horror of what's happening over there. that really shocked people working in service over there when they thought and has triggered a real rethinking across the board within the service about what's going on and why we're there. so i think that there's broad concern on the part of the american people over the morality of it, over the wisdom of it, over the resources that we're committing to it and questioning whether the president is fulfilling his interest in, you know, the commitments that he made to try and extricate us from it. host: where did you get
guest: well, president obama very much campaigned on ending the war in iraq. and even though he said he would increase troops up to 30,000 in afghanistan it was in the interest of winding down the wars. and i don't feel that, you know, that americans in general, you know, feel like that enough is happening to get us out of the war in iraq. particularly because we're devoting so many resources over there. and it doesn't seem to be getting us anywhere. then, you have the wikileaks, the video...
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i'm a veteran of iraq and i went over there to preserve people's freedoms. it's my understanding it's going to have facilities for the entire community and if we deny that it'll send a message to all muslims they're not welcome in america and we don't support them and we should. not building it, i believe that endangers the lives of my fellow comrades there in those two countries. host: viewer answers the question this way. why aren't we talking about jobs? the military coming home from afghanistan and small business loan? next a call from valley forge, pennsylvania. paul, republican line. good morning. caller: good morning. americans are very tolerant and i don't think most americans question the right of building this mosque. americans are still waiting for the top leaders, and the muslim movement to really come out against violence. we waited really after 911. where was the out rage? where was the peaceful protest in the streets from peaceful muslims saying this is wrong? to take two planes and kill over three thousand american? we're still waiting for th
i'm a veteran of iraq and i went over there to preserve people's freedoms. it's my understanding it's going to have facilities for the entire community and if we deny that it'll send a message to all muslims they're not welcome in america and we don't support them and we should. not building it, i believe that endangers the lives of my fellow comrades there in those two countries. host: viewer answers the question this way. why aren't we talking about jobs? the military coming home from...
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iraq's military is blaming al qaeda in iraq for the attack. in afghanistan, president karzai has formalized a decree giving contractors a four-month deadline to disband. it says the contractors will have to either join the afghan police force or cease operations. there is exception for firms working for embassies, international organizations and all nongovernmental entities. tape has surfaced of a 9/11 person being interrogated in morocco. it was under a desk in the c.i.a. kourbt terrorism center. the two tapes and one audio tape are believe toed only remaining recordings made in the foreign prison system. the c.i.a. destroyed the 92 other interrogation videos. those are the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> it is important every floridianing know i will be the person that stood up for the principles of florida. i won't be part of the culture, construction, special interests. i will-foot for the people of florida. >> it is campaign 2010 and the c-span video library makes it easy to follow the election cycle, debates, rallies, victory and co
iraq's military is blaming al qaeda in iraq for the attack. in afghanistan, president karzai has formalized a decree giving contractors a four-month deadline to disband. it says the contractors will have to either join the afghan police force or cease operations. there is exception for firms working for embassies, international organizations and all nongovernmental entities. tape has surfaced of a 9/11 person being interrogated in morocco. it was under a desk in the c.i.a. kourbt terrorism...
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the security commander over in iraq by videoconference. next, the president signs a security enhancement act. those are some of the latest headlines. >> book tv has been finding out about the new books coming out this fall. >> is an interesting and more. how did this young girl growing up in the 1950's become the first black secretary of state? she is a health-care expert and politically savvy -- he is. this is an account of what was like to be on the road with her dad. from what we're hearing, it will be hot, hot, hot. >> learn more about these this weekend. for the latest, watch "book tv" every weekend. "washington journal" continues. host: our guest is the head of the american league of lobbyists, here to talk about proposed changes. the seven -- the lobbyist call bluff on the town-shall exemption. -- on the daschle exemption. there's a quotation from him who says to politico -- i provide analysis cannot access. i offer strategic advice on public policy, including analysis -- why is that a problem? guest: i have always believed that tra
the security commander over in iraq by videoconference. next, the president signs a security enhancement act. those are some of the latest headlines. >> book tv has been finding out about the new books coming out this fall. >> is an interesting and more. how did this young girl growing up in the 1950's become the first black secretary of state? she is a health-care expert and politically savvy -- he is. this is an account of what was like to be on the road with her dad. from what...
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our warriors who had been wounded or disabled in iraq and afghanistan, coming back, they will not only get health care treatments, but if they are disabled afterwards, assistance. in the case you are talking about, it is very possible that -- event obviously, -- it is very possible that this event -- obviously, i don't know the facts, but it is an incredibly regrettable thing that has happened. she would be getting assistance. that would be eligible you going back decades governing treatment and disability -- that would be a law going back decades and , e taxing power. but he did not cite a single example where the federal government has punished individual americans for their economic activity. that is what this is all about. it is not my job as attorney general to be involved in all the public policy issues surrounding health care. it is my job to fight to preserve a federalism, and i will elaborate on that i am, and protect the individual rights of colorado citizens. we have a system of federalism in this country that says the federal government can only exercise enumerated powers g
our warriors who had been wounded or disabled in iraq and afghanistan, coming back, they will not only get health care treatments, but if they are disabled afterwards, assistance. in the case you are talking about, it is very possible that -- event obviously, -- it is very possible that this event -- obviously, i don't know the facts, but it is an incredibly regrettable thing that has happened. she would be getting assistance. that would be eligible you going back decades governing treatment...
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dick lugar talked about the president's speech on tuesday, the address the will focus on the war in iraq. host: do you see the president trying to end the war on a schedule that does not match reality? guest: i think he feels having statement toima sets a many in the country or the party, he has not proclaimed a notory and glarexactly -- i am sure of what he will say in the speech -- he says this is my agreement and i am fulfilling a pledge. host: do you think that's a mistake? guest: probably. people say, where is the government? we were to provide money to the iraqi government. to whom? the bureaucracy there -- the fact that parliament has not been able to attend to a prime minister election and there has been no oil law, that will come along after ramadan or after wherever the space baby. maybe. -- after whatever the space may be. maybe. the election that are arrived at this impasse was trouble-free, but the results came to an impasse. now, that is a problem in democracy as opposed to dictatorship, where there is no problematical bargaining or impasse. nevertheless, most iraqis -- mos
dick lugar talked about the president's speech on tuesday, the address the will focus on the war in iraq. host: do you see the president trying to end the war on a schedule that does not match reality? guest: i think he feels having statement toima sets a many in the country or the party, he has not proclaimed a notory and glarexactly -- i am sure of what he will say in the speech -- he says this is my agreement and i am fulfilling a pledge. host: do you think that's a mistake? guest: probably....
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troop withdrawal from iraq. wednesday it's september 1st, september first. total car and truck sales for august will be reported then. on friday, the highly anticipated jobs report will be out. we'll find out how many jobs the economy lost or gained in the last month as well as that unemployment rate. that's the show for today. thanks so much for being with us. my guests next week, labor secretary hill today soliz. each week keep it right here where wall street meets main street. have a great week, everybody. i'll see you next weekend. woman: did you bring the camera phone? man: i did. do you wanna go first? i've been waiting for this all day. ok, this is from... aunt stacey. introducing chase quickdeposit. just photograph the front and back of your check using the chase mobile app on your iphone, and hit send. it went through. this is so cool. this is so cool. you wanna try it? yea. ok. all right. who's next? make a deposit from anywhere, anytime-- with your iphone. to mister and misses walker. why would they send my parents a check? chase what matters. ♪
troop withdrawal from iraq. wednesday it's september 1st, september first. total car and truck sales for august will be reported then. on friday, the highly anticipated jobs report will be out. we'll find out how many jobs the economy lost or gained in the last month as well as that unemployment rate. that's the show for today. thanks so much for being with us. my guests next week, labor secretary hill today soliz. each week keep it right here where wall street meets main street. have a great...
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my son in college, another in iraq, fighting for the things america is supposed to stand for. it is not american hero of this whining and crying. of course the stimulus is doing a job. we have an administration and president doing everything humanly possible to create jobs and do the right thing. programs have been initiated and paid for. programs that will help americans for the future. i am so sick and tired of the teabaggers and no-party republicans continuing to trash america. host: we will have to remind folks about the terminology regarding the tea party. we want to keep the program civil. dick armey will be on later to talk about the influence of the tea party a little bit more in the stimulus bill. more from the fees from "the washington times," "the initial round of stimulus did not produce the results for noticeable improvements in the labour market to dominate the fall contest. in march 2009 that found the general support for the stimulus was 56% time thinking it was a good idea. by this summer only 35% said they thought they had kept on plorse. earlier this week th
my son in college, another in iraq, fighting for the things america is supposed to stand for. it is not american hero of this whining and crying. of course the stimulus is doing a job. we have an administration and president doing everything humanly possible to create jobs and do the right thing. programs have been initiated and paid for. programs that will help americans for the future. i am so sick and tired of the teabaggers and no-party republicans continuing to trash america. host: we will...